Chesapeake police officer charged with 50 counts of child sexual abuse material
Justin A. Williams, 27, was arrested on 12 November on 25 counts of possession and 25 counts of distribution of child sexual abuse material. Williams has been suspended without pay.
Chesapeake officer suspended after child sexual abuse material arrest
A Chesapeake Police Department officer has been arrested on 50 felony charges relating to the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, pilotonline.com reports.
Justin A. Williams, 27, was taken into custody on 12 November following an investigation by the department. He faces 25 counts of possession and 25 counts of distribution of child sexual abuse material.
Williams had served with the Chesapeake Police Department for two years. The department confirmed he has been suspended without pay pending the outcome of the case.
The FBI's Norfolk Resident Agency is participating in the ongoing investigation. Police stated that no further information would be released while the investigation remains active.
Booking records from Chesapeake's inmate facility show Williams was held without bond following his arrest on 12 November. His initial court appearance was scheduled for 13 November at 9 a.m.
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